Germany. A German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version Auction Archive surrounded by an ornate leafed

surrounded by an ornate leafed wreath

Raymond was granted leave on June 23rd

Footnote: This badge was issued to graduates of the Military Aviation Academy and was worn by both pilots and observers

signed and stamped

Germany. A German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version Auction Archive surrounded by an ornate leafedAn extremely well preserved example of an alternative de nazified 1957 version of a German Cross in gold; multi piece construction in silvered tombac; with a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the center with a denazified Iron Cross with a laurel leaf stem in place of the swastika (Hakenkreuz) with a stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons and the introduction year (1941). The inner and outer sides of the wreath